I'm in the same boat. Dropping E* for D* because of GOL TV and general E* lunacy. It took 3 different Direct TV CSRs to come up with the deal below.
I managed to get 2 HD DVR and 1 SD box for $99 total by calling in on the AAA promotion line. I also got an additional $10/month off for 24 months. In addition I am supposed to be getting Setanta free for a month and then at $9.99 for the next 4 months instead of $14.99. We'll see what happens with that one since the CSR couldn't place it on the order for some reason and told me to tell the installer to request it.
A quick question on the D* HD DVRs...Does it allow for simultaneous output to HDMI and component jacks? I have a slingbox and would like it to input from the components while still having HDMI to the TV. (HDMI input VQ is noticably better on my current E* VIP622)
If it helps...these are the specifics below per the D* email confirmation:
Welcome to DIRECTV 2008 Q4 Offer B5712/081 1 Free PREMIER 1 Free HD Access_Tier 1 P000006376000000001 1 Free Standard Professional Install 1 Free DIRECTV HD DVR (Expanded HD Prog. Capable) 1 Free DIRECTV 5-LNB Multi-Satellite Dish 1 Free DIRECTV HD DVR (Expanded HD Prog. Capable) 1 $99.00 Standard IRD 1 Free B6291/020 1 Free $0 Delivery & Handling 1 Free